Dr. George H Kao
Radiation Oncology in Carbondale, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. George H Kao, MD, is a Radiation Oncology specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Radiation Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harrisburg Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Dr. George H Kao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Illinois Radiation Oncology Llc. Dr. George H Kao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 549-0721 to request Dr. George H Kao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
George H Kao |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7416050570 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Radiation Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. George H Kao attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326039199
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 17, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. George H Kao
Medical Licenses
Dr. George H Kao has been primarily specialized in Radiation Oncology for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology
click for detail Radiation Oncology A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
| 036-078040 | Illinois |
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology
click for detail Radiation Oncology A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
| A48194 | California |
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology
click for detail Radiation Oncology A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
| ME69855 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Harrisburg, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Herrin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Du Quoin, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Carbondale, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Murphysboro, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Southern Illinois Radiation Oncology Llc
| Southern Illinois Radiation Oncology Llc | 2 |
Practice Locations
405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1462
Phone: (618) 549-0721
Phone 2: (618) 529-3159
Fax: (618) 529-0436
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, September 17, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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